Private Equity

Diversified access to carefully selected non-listed companies for long-term value creation

Our approach

Adding private equity to a portfolio helps investors broaden the opportunity set and improve diversification beyond listed markets. Looking past the familiar names on the stock exchange gives investors access to non-listed companies that can be engines of innovation, growth and entrepreneurship. Through carefully selected specialist strategies, investors gain exposure to companies that are actively supported in areas such as strategy, professionalisation, growth and value creation.

We provide access to private equity investments across Europe and North America through high-quality manager selection and diversification across strategies, companies, regions and vintages. This is supported by clear communication about investment horizon, risks, costs and liquidity, as well as detailed quarterly reporting once invested. As investing in private equity typically unfolds over several years, investors require a longer-term investment horizon and a willingness to accept limited liquidity.

How we invest

Long-term growth

We aim to help investors access the long-term return potential of private equity through carefully selected funds and (direct) co-investments.

• Access to non-listed companies
• Target long-term value creation
• Diversification: vintage, region, sector

Active value creation

Private equity managers can support companies beyond providing capital, working with management on strategy, operations and growth.

• Partnerships with specialist managers
• Focus on growth & improvement
• Long-term horizon

Selective and diversified

We aim to build diversified private equity exposure through partnerships and co-investments, in primaries and secondaries.

• Partnerships and co-investments
• Access to small, medium & large companies
• Across Europe and North America

Fund library

Visit our fund library for fund information and sustainability-related disclosures

View our funds

A diversified approach to private equity

Private equity investing can offer exposure to high-quality private companies, active value creation and long-term growth potential. Investors then can participate through partnerships, secondaries and co-investments. Our broad network and longstanding relationships enable us to participate in a significant number of carefully selected co-investments. These can enhance return potential while reducing overall fee levels.

With more than 100 carefully selected partnerships and over 8 billion assets under management in private markets overall (including outstanding commitments, as at June 30, 2026) we can present clients with opportunities that are often beyond the reach of individual investors.

Partnerships

Diversified access to strategies, specialist private equity managers and their portfolios.

Co-investments

Direct investments in selected companies alongside trusted managers.

Secondaries

Access to more mature portfolios & co-investments through existing private equity stakes.

Private Equity Insights

There’s a saying in Dutch, Kom verder, it means many things and it’s our business philosophy. It captures the way we work with clients but also the way we steer our investee companies to deliver shareholder value through active engagement.

Capital at risk. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Limited is registered in England & Wales with registration number 02833264. Registered office at 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG Tel: +44 (0)20 3636 9400. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management (UK) Ltd, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with reference number 166063.